Alisson Becker was injured in Liverpool's 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League, and will be out for several matches.
The 32-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper saved Victor Osimhen's breakaway attempt before the hour mark, but was injured in the process.
What happened?
Arne Slot confirmed that Alisson will miss the trip to Chelsea in Week 7 and may be out for some time.
Alisson was removed from the game after the injury and has not been training with the team.
Injury history
Alisson missed 10 Premier League games last season, including one with a thigh injury, seven with a hamstring problem, and two with a concussion.
He also missed three Champions League matches, including wins over RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, and Real Madrid.
Backup goalkeeper
Georgi Mamardashvili will handle the pressure of regular minutes with little problem, having been named Georgian Footballer of the Year in 2024.
The 25-year-old Georgian goalkeeper came through the academy at Dinamo Tbilisi before making his name at Valencia in 2021.
Liverpool bought him for a fee that could rise to $40 million, loaning Mamardashvili back to Valencia for the 2024-25 season.
What comes next?
Alisson will not feature in Sunday's Premier League visit from Manchester United, as well as a midweek UEFA Champions League trip to Eintracht Frankfurt and likely next weekend's visit to Brentford.
As of October 17, Alisson's return time is uncertain, with Slot saying "he is not training with us, so he is out."
The team will rely on Mamardashvili to fill the gap left by Alisson's injury, with the Georgian goalkeeper expected to perform well.
Alisson's injury is a significant blow to Liverpool, but the team has a capable backup in Mamardashvili.
The Brazilian goalkeeper's injury history is a concern, but the team is hopeful he will return to full fitness soon.